On a wet and windy afternoon Bethesda’s forward strength proved too much for Llangefni as they powered to a bonus point victory at Cae Smyrna.

Playing with the wind, it was the home side that drew first blood with a 4th minute penalty goal.

However, it was Bethesda that controlled much of the possession keeping the ball through numerous phases at a time.

After 19 minutes Bethesda’ stand off, Mathew Parry, broke through Llangefni’s defence and, from the ensuing ruck, the ball was swept to the right where young wing Alwyn Roberts crossed in the corner.

Some minutes later, Bethesda’s prop, Gareth Ogwen Willaims, was yellow carded for a technical offence. Following a period of pressure a penalty try was awarded to Llangefni and the easy conversion made the score 10 points to 5 by the interval.

With the wind at their backs the visitors completely dominated possession and territory in the second period. It was No 8, Rhys Williams, that crossed for Bethesda’s second try after 10 minutes play making the scores equal.

Following a number of attacks on the Llangefni tryline Bethesda wing Daniel Pritchard crossed in the corner but his conversion attempt was not successful.

With the points difference still only 5 Bethesda made strenuous attempts to increase their advantage.

Although Bethesda crossed the tryline on a number of occassions, only flanker Arwyn Griffith’s late attempt was awarded by the referee.

A deserved bonus point victory for Bethesda then who had a number of players unavailable for various reasons.

Best wishes for Christmas and the New Year to the players and to Clwb Rygbi Bethesda’s faithful supporters.